How the PAX see the merger...
#11
This is the byproduct of employees being forced to learn a different system, (not necessarily a better one), with no incentive other than the choice of being shown the door. Still fresh in the minds of those employees is the large payout for smizek and tilton for dreaming up this merger while us peons are being told to make it work or else.
#12
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Yep all us CAL 'stooges' loved working for Jeff at CAL so why not again at UAL! Preach on Reverend cause your knowledge of scripture is the truth!
I remember UAL guys once telling me at least a merger with CAL would bring in CAL's management team to run the show instead of Glenn's group. Funny how few listened when I pointed out that Bethune and Brennenman left many years ago. Oh well happy we all anchored to the same chain now!
I remember UAL guys once telling me at least a merger with CAL would bring in CAL's management team to run the show instead of Glenn's group. Funny how few listened when I pointed out that Bethune and Brennenman left many years ago. Oh well happy we all anchored to the same chain now!
Last edited by Once United; 03-26-2012 at 09:18 PM.
#13
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My feelings exactly .. it feels like we've gone from working at a Westin to working at a Motel 6. Jeff and company are running Hillbilly airlines... cheapest coffee, cheapest first class meals, cheapest red carpet club food, cheapest crew meals. Really, working with coworker Jeff is like inviting your Ozark cousins to a a black tie affair. They WANT to be classy, but just don't have a clue as to how to get there.
#15
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My feelings exactly .. it feels like we've gone from working at a Westin to working at a Motel 6. Jeff and company are running Hillbilly airlines... cheapest coffee, cheapest first class meals, cheapest red carpet club food, cheapest crew meals. Really, working with coworker Jeff is like inviting your Ozark cousins to a a black tie affair. They WANT to be classy, but just don't have a clue as to how to get there.
Last edited by Once United; 03-27-2012 at 07:32 AM.
#16
I had a DH the other day and during my stroll towards the back for a lav break and stretch I ended up talking with a 1K Status passenger. He was seated in the last row by the lav because the agent told him the plane had no E+ on board (it did). He said that was just one of the many things he'd have to write another e-mail about or making another phone call over. A very nice business guy, not someone complaining just to complain. He said he understands that the crews pretty much have no control over what's been going on, but then added: "I liked the United system. I liked the Continental system. Both systems were great by themselves. I do not like the 'new' system at all and the airline is going to start losing customers very quickly as this is no way to treat regular customers, let alone the premium fliers." I wish I had gotten his name for a chance at a Q&A exchange with Smisek to see how he wanted to handle that question.
#17
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I had a DH the other day and during my stroll towards the back for a lav break and stretch I ended up talking with a 1K Status passenger. He was seated in the last row by the lav because the agent told him the plane had no E+ on board (it did). He said that was just one of the many things he'd have to write another e-mail about or making another phone call over. A very nice business guy, not someone complaining just to complain. He said he understands that the crews pretty much have no control over what's been going on, but then added: "I liked the United system. I liked the Continental system. Both systems were great by themselves. I do not like the 'new' system at all and the airline is going to start losing customers very quickly as this is no way to treat regular customers, let alone the premium fliers." I wish I had gotten his name for a chance at a Q&A exchange with Smisek to see how he wanted to handle that question.
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